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Governor chooses Judge Steven David as next Supreme Court justice
September 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsBoone Circuit Judge Steven David will become the next Indiana Supreme Court justice, meaning the state’s highest court will remain without a woman.
Justices remind parties about decision certification
September 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted a rehearing on the appeal involving East Chicago casino money, using the chance to warn
parties to not jump the gun in how it responds once an appellate ruling is initially issued.
MoreISBA poll on judicial retention to be e-mailed
September 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsA third of the Indiana Court of Appeals judges face retention this year, but before voters mark their ballots the state’s
attorneys have a chance to say what they think about the five appellate judges who want to remain on the bench.
MoreSenate panel OKs Indy attorney for U.S. Attorney
September 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis attorney has gotten the approval of a key congressional judiciary panel to become the new U.S. Attorney for
the Southern District of Indiana.
MoreLawyers support motorcycle ride for charity
September 16, 2010
IL StaffIndianapolis attorneys and a law firm are among the sponsors and participants in a scenic motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit
the children of Christel House, based in Indianapolis with locations around the world.
MoreAttorney found guilty but mentally ill in attack
September 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Hamilton County jury found an attorney guilty but mentally ill on the five counts he faced following his attack on a state
representative nearly a year ago.
MoreIndiana gets new federal magistrate
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsFor the first time since the early 1980s, the Southern District of Indiana has gotten approval to hire a new full-time federal
magistrate. The U.S. Judicial Conference, which is the policy-making arm of the federal court system, approved during its
annual fall meeting on Tuesday the Indianapolis-based magistrate spot along with three others throughout the country.
MoreIBF announces pro bono award winners
September 15, 2010
IL StaffRalph Adams, the former staff attorney and director of Legal Services of Maumee Valley, will receive this year’s Randall
T. Shepard Award for excellence in pro bono service. He, along with other recipients of pro bono awards, will be honored at
the Shepard Award Dinner in October.
MoreTippecanoe County judge recognized for access to justice work
September 15, 2010
IL StaffTippecanoe Superior Judge Gregory J. Donat is the 2010 recipient of the American Judicature Society’s Kathleen M. Sampson
Access to Justice Award. Judge Donat has worked to improve access to justice for everyone.
MoreCandidacy issues in Allen, Lake counties
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsDuring an afternoon of heated debate about election law, a state commission kept a controversial incumbent judge on Allen
County’s ballot despite arguments he should be disqualified while it essentially pulled another judicial candidate off
the Lake County ballot in a challenge involving how the political process put him into the race.
MoreNational event in Indiana can help lawyers, judges, law students
September 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerIssues that affect every member of the legal community’s mental health and wellness, whether through a personal experience
or that of a colleague, will be the focus of a conference in Indianapolis next month.
MoreServices, attitudes change toward domestic violence
September 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen shelters started popping up in Indiana and around the country a little more than three decades ago, women who were victims
of domestic violence had limited options.
MoreNew approach to foreclosure prevention successful
September 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerCourts around the state have experienced more success with a new approach to settlement conferences utilizing facilitators
– who interact directly with borrowers and lenders – than past attempts to find alternatives to foreclosures.
MoreJudges not required to report recusals, reasons for stepping aside
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsJudicial recusals are a serious topic, but Indiana law professor Charles Geyh can’t help but wonder how much lawyers
and the public really know about requests and reasons for judges to step away from a case.
MoreSupreme Court preps for lineup change
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court will soon see its first lineup change in more than a decade, and as that turnover approaches, the
state’s highest appellate court is mostly conducting business as usual.
MoreFormer ISBA president Rabb Emison dies
September 15, 2010
Michael HoskinsEven after longtime attorney Ewing Rabb Emison Jr. had finished his service as a pivotal president of the Indiana State Bar
Association more than two decades ago, his legacy has inspired generations of attorneys and will continue to do so in the
future.
MoreWind energizing state
September 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTaking a drive on Interstate 65 just north of Lafayette, it’s hard to miss the many wind turbines along the highway.
As wind power continues to gain momentum in Indiana, and as more counties change their zoning ordinances to include wind turbines,
this will likely be a sight in more counties, especially in the northern part of the state.
MoreSenate panel to consider Indy lawyer for U.S. Attorney
September 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsA key Congressional judiciary panel is scheduled to decide this week whether the nomination of an Indianapolis attorney for
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana should proceed to the full Senate for a vote.
MoreLake Circuit candidate can stay on ballot for now
September 14, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Highland attorney is back on the ballot for a Lake Circuit judge opening after he received a temporary restraining order
that says the Indiana Election Commission shouldn’t have removed his name as a candidate for the general election.
MoreJustices take 3 cases
September 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted transfer of three cases last week, including a case in which the Indiana Court of Appeals
lengthened a man’s sentence.
More5 vying for state judicial commissions
September 13, 2010
Michael HoskinsFive Indianapolis attorneys have put their names in the hat for a single opening on the state’s judicial commissions,
which are responsible for deciding whether disciplinary actions should be taken against a jurist and determining who should
be on the state’s appellate courts.
MoreCourt appoints new CLE commission members
September 13, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three new members to the Commission for Continuing Legal Education to replace those
whose terms expire at the end of the year.
MoreMasters named in traffic judge’s misconduct case
September 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed the three masters in the case of Marion Superior Judge William Young.
MoreJustices: BMV can require names to match SSA records
September 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe trial court was correct to find that the public interest in preventing fraudulent use of driver’s licenses trumps
some people’s desire to have their commonly used names on their licenses, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
MoreAttenuation doctrine doesn't apply under Indiana Constitution
September 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe attenuation doctrine has no application under the state’s constitution, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today
in a case alleging an unconstitutional search.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!